Salah's game time slowed when Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge (Image: AFP)

"I didn't do well because I didn't play many games," admitted the 25-year-old. "I was there for one year, but I only played during the first six months. After that, I hardly participated.

"I went to Fiorentina, scored goals, then in Rome I played very well and returned to England. But it's not a matter of succeeding or not..."

On why he's stealing the show this time round, Salah added: "Last year I had some good performances for Roma, but I arrived as a forward and started playing out wide. This year I'm scoring more goals. In any case I want to help the team to win titles or be in a good position in the league."